Live Review: Cairobi, Shiners, Dead Ceremony
Hopscotch @ The Social, Little Portland Street, London, 19th January 2016 Words: Nick Jacques The Social is the setting for this relatively new gig night up in central London. According to the curator Jack Saunders, he wants to etch a hopscotch game onto the floor of the venue so punters can have a bit of … Continue reading
Live Review: Vintage Trouble, London
Vintage Trouble 17th November, London, Kentish Town Forum Words: Greg Arthur I missed Vintage Trouble at Glastonbury due to the bananas scheduling (and walking), I didn’t go to see AC/DC this summer, so missed them there, and all I’ve seen is a Fender basement session and a few highlights from the BBC coverage at Glasto … Continue reading
Live Review: Baltic States – London
The Baltic States The Social, London, 7th November 2015 Words: Nick Jaques Photos: Nathalie Saleh What can I say about the Baltic States? Within the past month or so this band have really left an impression on me. I was lucky enough to witness them at the world famous Studio 2 venue on Parr Street … Continue reading
Gig Review: Alex Vargas – London
Alex Vargas Oslo, Hackney, London, 27th October 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Alex Vargas is a solo artist from Denmark who has risen to our attention over the past year with his delicate, emotional vocals coupled with soulful electronic beats. Prior to this he was in the band Vagabond that scored relative decent success with his … Continue reading
Live Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra – London
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Shepard’s Bush Empire, London, 23rd September 2015 Words: Nick Jacques The anticipation for last night’s Unknown Mortal Orchestra gig at the empire could not have been any higher. After dazzling us with 3 albums full of mind-bending psychedelic pop with dollops of soulful indulgence – last night was the time for UMO … Continue reading
Interview: Sunset Sons
Sunset Sons Words: Lauren Grigor Photos: C. Alex de Freitas I’ve always found that artists and bands with the most staying power in the industry are those with integrity; they believe in what they’re doing and they don’t fake it, even their extra-curricular activities are reflected in their music genre That’s exactly the feeling I … Continue reading
Live Review: Fictonian – London
Fictonian St Pancras Old Church London, 16th July 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Fictonian opens to a great reception from the crowd, yet seems a little withdrawn. The venue could be a tricky one as there are church pews where people are sitting relaxed and arm in arm. The energy is chilled out and him and … Continue reading
Live Review: Snow Apple – London
Snow Apple Old Blue Last, London, 8th July 2015 Words: Nick Jacques To be honest with you – I wasn’t expecting any fireworks before this gig. All I knew of the band Snow Apple prior to the show were that they were a folk band from Amsterdam. The Folk music market can feel a bit … Continue reading
Live Review: The Beach – London
The Beach Electrowerkz London, 9th June 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor I was super excited to see The Beach at Electrowerkz after I wasn’t able to see him at TGE this year. Once getting on stage he seemed a little overwhelmed at first at the size and attention of the sold-out crowd. My first impressions of … Continue reading
Live Review: MisterWives – London
MisterWives The o2 Islington Academy, 21st May 2015 Words: Nick Jacques MisterWives are a 4 piece hailing from New York City who have managed to gain so much positive attention in the past year at an alarming rate. Their tour schedule is crammed full of dates and there looks like there is little room for … Continue reading
Live Review: FEMME – London
FEMME Lexington in London 29th April 2015 Words: Lauren Grigor Before seeing FEMME live I wondered how her style and sound would translate on stage. Her take on electro girl pop had elements of disco, hip hop and house music, all relying on spectacular production. Her singing on her records is on point but it’s … Continue reading
Live Review: Fyfe – London
Fyfe Electrowekz London, March 26th 2015 Words: Nick Jacques Tonight sees the fresh-faced 25 year old artist Paul Dixon finally rise up and have the potential to take his talents to the next level. Having used a different pseudonym in the past and dropped from a major record label after a lack of opportunity, Dixon … Continue reading
Live Review: Xmas Jumper Jam – London
Xmas Jumper Jam Editors, The Charlatans, The Subways, Andy Burrows, Bear’s Den & Rhodes Union Chapel, London, December 4th 2014 Sometimes there are just shows that blow your mind and sometimes there are shows that b l o w your mind. This gig, in aid of Save The Children, would be one of the latter. … Continue reading
Live Review: Fatherson – London
Fatherson The Borderline, London, December 2nd It’s cold, it’s wet and it’s Tuesday night so where else would be best to be than in the sweaty underground venue in Soho where Scotland’s Fatherson have travelled down to play. Nowhere, that’s where. First up we were treated to some pretty damn fine punk vocals and stylings … Continue reading
Live Review: Jack White – London
Jack White 02 Arena, London, November 19th 2014 Words: Nick Jaques The anticipation for the Jack White concert at the O2 was impressive – I could overhear conversations about the special vinyl version of his 2nd solo effort Lazaretto being praised from the heavens and it was encouraging to hear – it spread a good … Continue reading
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